People

Hussain Mohamed Latheef

Vice President of the Republic of Maldives

Hussain Mohamed Latheef is the Vice President of the Republic of Maldives, serving in office since November 2023.

Hussain Niyazy is the Auditor General of the Maldives, appointed to the post in July 2021.

Captain Hussain Shafeeq is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Maldives Ports Limited.

Hussain Sobah

Composer, playback singer and actor

Music composer, playback singer and film actor from Hulhudheli, active since 1995.

Ibadulla Adam is a Maldivian sprinter who represented the Maldives at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Major General Ibrahim Hilmy is a Maldivian military officer serving as the Chief of Defence Force of the Maldives National Defence Force.

Ibrahim Iyas is the Managing Director of Island Aviation Services Limited, the state-owned operator of the national airline, Maldivian.

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

Former President of the Republic of Maldives

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is a Maldivian politician who served as the 7th President of the Republic of Maldives from 2018 to 2023.

Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited.

Playback singer and composer from Thinadhoo, active since 2001.

Ilyas Waheed

Film Director and Producer

Ilyas Waheed is a Maldivian film director, producer, screenwriter, and founder of the production company IFilms.

Journalist, columnist and commentator, formerly foreign news editor at Haveeru and head of news at VTV.

Imran Mohamed

Former national football team goalkeeper

Imran Mohamed is a former Maldivian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper and captained the Maldives national team.

Iruthisham Adam is a Maldivian diplomat and politician serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Ismail Abdul Ghafoor, known as Photo Dhonbe, is a Maldivian photographer and photojournalist honored with the National Award of Recognition.

Ismail Rasheed, widely known as Kopee Isse, is an acclaimed Maldivian film actor, director, and television presenter.

Izzath Ahmed Nizar is a Maldivian poet and lyricist recognized for her contributions to Dhivehi literature and poetry.

Abdulla Nasheed is a Maldivian tourism entrepreneur serving as CEO of Kaani Hotels and President of the National Hotel and Guesthouse Association of Maldives.

Madeeh Jamal is a Maldivian entrepreneur who serves as the Founder and Managing Director of Print Lab and Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in the Maldives.

Dr. Mahamood Shougee is the Chancellor of the Maldives National University and a former Minister of Education and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation.

Mariyam Ashfa

Playback singer and actress

Playback singer active since 2006, winner of Best Female Playback Singer at the 2025 MSPA Film Awards.

Mariyam Azza

Film actress

Mariyam Azza is a Maldivian film actress known for her leading performances in Dhivehi cinema and television.

Dr. Mariyam Shakeela is a Maldivian businesswoman, CEO of SIMDI Group, and former cabinet minister.

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom

Former President of the Republic of Maldives

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is a Maldivian politician and Islamic scholar who served as the third President of the Republic of Maldives from 1978 to 2008.